Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates

As No. 5 Nebraska gets set to host No. 9 Illinois, Head Coach Fred Hoiberg provided injury/illness updates on Rienk Mast and Braden Frager

January 30, 2026Updated: January 30, 2026

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'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Osborn talks statewide tour, policy priorities at Fairbury town hall

U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn spoke about the value of speaking to small communities across the state, and how his policy plans differ from his incumbent opponent.

May does not show for weapons possession sentencing; Durflinger gets two more years for drug possession

One Jefferson County man did not appear for his sentencing date and a warrant has now been issued, while another man will get two years tacked on to a sentence from another county.

State

Lincoln man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case

19 hrs 26 mins ago

Hali Henzi takes home Barrel Racing Intermediate Grand Champion

20 hrs 28 mins ago

7-year-old boy drowns Thursday at Lake McConaughy

20 hrs 51 mins ago

Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation

21 hrs 26 mins ago

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

21 hrs 56 mins ago

7-year-old boy drowns at Lake McConaughy, Game and Parks says

22 hrs 30 mins ago

Sports

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

20 hrs 16 mins ago

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

August 7th 2026, 12:44 PM UTC

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

August 7th 2026, 2:15 AM UTC

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

August 5th 2026, 3:55 PM UTC

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

August 5th 2026, 12:42 PM UTC

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

August 5th 2026, 12:35 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC